Marta Bralic Kerns

Meet Marta Bralic Kerns, the visionary founder and CEO of Pomelo Care - the company built for the moments when pregnancy feels lonely and overwhelming.

Born in the US, Kerns studied Government and Computer Science at Harvard University, then worked in healthcare consulting - looking at costs, policies, and systems. On paper, everything looked organized. In real life, it was very messy.

Later, at Flatiron Health, she saw how powerful care could be when data was used early - catching cancer risks before patients ever felt sick. Tech could change outcomes when done right.

But pregnancy care still felt stuck: Most pregnant people can’t consult a doctor often enough. And once the baby arrives, the support drops off completely - right when exhaustion, fear, and postpartum depression can set in.

Marta built Pomelo Care to sit in that gap: the company gives families 24/7 access to care teams by text, phone, or video - someone to message when something doesn’t feel right, or you just need reassurance.

Behind the scenes, Pomelo watches for early warning signs so problems are caught before they turn into emergencies.

Today, Pomelo supports nearly 7% of all U.S. births with measurable impact:
* 37% reduction in preterm births
* 46% reduction in emergency room utilization
* 718% higher prenatal depression screening and follow-up rates

Pomelo just raised a $92M Series C, valuing the company at $1.7 Billion and making it a unicorn.

The funding will be used to expand services for pediatrics, perimenopause, and menopause, aiming to support women and children through every stage of life.

Marta shows us what building with purpose looks like.

Last Updated: February 2026